webcam?

J_K · J_K #1 (**permalink**)

04-24-2008, 10:48 AM

It may sound like a simply question but I've had a search and spent a few hours playing and I can't find any apps that'll start the webcam on my macbook..

I just want to check it works...

getuptogetdown · getuptogetdown #2 (**permalink**)

04-24-2008, 11:07 AM

well iChat is one program...you can chat with other people who also have iChat, and its pretty cool, you can show your desktop, go through slide shows, use the image effects, or just use it for normal chat...the other user needs to be using iChat though. Also, I haven't used it but I guess the new AIM also supports it so people using that can chat.

I personally use skype...its free, and other people I know are signed up for it and it works pretty well. Hope that helps

J_K · J_K #3 (**permalink**)

04-24-2008, 11:08 AM

Oh. yeah.

Never thought of skype. thanks

LWC · LWC #4 (**permalink**)

04-24-2008, 11:08 AM

iChat

Aqua · Aqua #5 (**permalink**)

04-24-2008, 05:11 PM

I wish I could remember the name, but apparently adium has a plugin (until they actually get webcam support) that puts it in the browser...

I've tried amsn, which I liked pre v .96 (I think it was) but after I downloaded the update it would shut down and is fairly slow loading... But many ppl don't have problems with it.. I haven't tried it but there is also mercury messenger I think...

It also depends... I did have my webcam started on it's own and displaying on the desktop only with macam drivers

The Vindicat3d · The Vindicat3d #6 (**permalink**)

04-24-2008, 06:27 PM

Photo Booth is good for offline stuff as well.

J_K · J_K #7 (**permalink**)

04-25-2008, 04:22 AM

Photobooth was the one I ended up getting to work.

Thats a funny little bit of software!

HIPAR · HIPAR #8 (**permalink**)

04-25-2008, 07:37 PM

I just got Yahoo Messenger working on my MacBookPro (Leopard). I had no problems seeing the webcam using my Thinkpad on a second account. I just used iChat to set up a AIM account but haven't yet tried it with a remote computer. Just dismiss the box that pops up trying to sucker you into the Apple service.

--- CHAS

J_K #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 20, 2008 Location: Devon, UK Posts: 176 Mac Specs: Macbook 1.83Mhz, added superdrive and 320gb HD	04-24-2008, 10:48 AM It may sound like a simply question but I've had a search and spent a few hours playing and I can't find any apps that'll start the webcam on my macbook.. I just want to check it works... First came a shuffle. Then an 8gb 3rd gen nano. Next a macbook. Then an Ipod Touch. And a Nikon D300. Not an Apple but gets used with the macbook
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getuptogetdown #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 01, 2008 Posts: 323 Mac Specs: 15" Matte Macbook Pro 2.5Ghz 4gb RAM 250gb HD, 60gb iPod Classic maxed, iPod shuffle	04-24-2008, 11:07 AM well iChat is one program...you can chat with other people who also have iChat, and its pretty cool, you can show your desktop, go through slide shows, use the image effects, or just use it for normal chat...the other user needs to be using iChat though. Also, I haven't used it but I guess the new AIM also supports it so people using that can chat. I personally use skype...its free, and other people I know are signed up for it and it works pretty well. Hope that helps Loving my MBP more and more everyday
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Member Since: Sep 05, 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 448 Mac Specs: Macbook Pro, 2.4GHz Core2 Duo 10.6.8, MacMini	04-24-2008, 05:11 PM I wish I could remember the name, but apparently adium has a plugin (until they actually get webcam support) that puts it in the browser... I've tried amsn, which I liked pre v .96 (I think it was) but after I downloaded the update it would shut down and is fairly slow loading... But many ppl don't have problems with it.. I haven't tried it but there is also mercury messenger I think... It also depends... I did have my webcam started on it's own and displaying on the desktop only with macam drivers “invincible ignorance” is an example of ignorance that can not be removed by any amount of evidence. It's now a widespread form of pollution. (Revised quote) An apple a day, keeps the psychiatrist away.. If you play a Windows install CD backwards it has satanic verses
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Member Since: Nov 05, 2007 Posts: 985 Mac Specs: Black MacBook- 2.2GHz, 1gb RAM, 160GB, Double-Layer Superdrive.	04-24-2008, 06:27 PM Photo Booth is good for offline stuff as well. Use the Rep System!! Check out my Blog-->Malevolent Poetry-Updated as of 4/4/08 and will be weekly.
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J_K #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 20, 2008 Location: Devon, UK Posts: 176 Mac Specs: Macbook 1.83Mhz, added superdrive and 320gb HD	04-25-2008, 04:22 AM Photobooth was the one I ended up getting to work. Thats a funny little bit of software! First came a shuffle. Then an 8gb 3rd gen nano. Next a macbook. Then an Ipod Touch. And a Nikon D300. Not an Apple but gets used with the macbook
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Member Since: Oct 24, 2006 Posts: 73	04-24-2008, 11:08 AM iChat
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HIPAR #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 25, 2008 Posts: 17	04-25-2008, 07:37 PM I just got Yahoo Messenger working on my MacBookPro (Leopard). I had no problems seeing the webcam using my Thinkpad on a second account. I just used iChat to set up a AIM account but haven't yet tried it with a remote computer. Just dismiss the box that pops up trying to sucker you into the Apple service. --- CHAS
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